When Rowena looked at Raphael, she still saw a hideous creature with two horns before her eyes. However, this time, Rowena focused on the book behind the ugly cover.
She realized, this wonderful man was worth more than a million handsome princes.
"I am sorry for rejecting you earlier…" Rowena swallowed hard. She lowered her face out of shame, but Raphael tugged her chin and made her look him in the eye. "I was worried that someday you will resent me for this. I should have known better. You would never abandon me. I am ashamed that I thought that way about you."
"There is no need to be sorry," Raphael said gently. "You have been disappointed by everyone in your life and you were scared that I would do the same thing. I totally understand that. I am not offended."
Rowena's eyes were gleaming with tears. This man was hideous… but she loved him despite his looks.
